“But the father said to his slaves, ‘Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet! Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate” (Luke 15:22-23, New English Translation). Have you ever been part of…
“The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray” (Proverbs 12:26, New King James Version). Do you ever thank God for the wonderful friends He has placed in your life? I do. I realize that good friends enrich my life and encourage me…
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35, New King James Version). There is a telltale…
“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body” (Proverbs 18:8, English Standard Version). Everyone probably has a favorite food—that special something we allow ourselves as a treat. I have two: chocolate and ice cream. Combine them together and yum!…
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry” (Psalm 40:1). My prayer list currently has some very serious needs on it. Several friends face extremely difficult situations, and we are praying daily for their miracle. We feel peace, even when we don’t yet…
“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ . . .” (Philippians 1:27, New King James Version). Mahatma Gandhi, the prominent Indian political leader and a Hindu (1869-1948), stated, “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Have…
“Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand” (Proverbs 19:20-21, New King James Version). I observed how two friends faced decisions in their lives. The first plunged ahead, neither…